Best for intermediate divers, 10-30m, shore entry, moderate current.
Coquimbo Wall offers intermediate divers a varied underwater landscape featuring a reef, a vertical wall, and a kelp forest. Located in Chile, this shore-accessible site ranges from 10 to 30 metres in depth, with an average of 20 metres. Divers should expect moderate currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres, requiring strong buoyancy control. Water temperatures are cold, ranging from 12 to 15 degrees Celsius, making a 7mm wetsuit or dry suit essential. Divers must remain alert for boat traffic and surface conditions. As facilities are unconfirmed, visitors should arrive self-sufficient with all necessary gear, including a surface marker buoy.
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Check locally for updated conditions before entering, as surge and current strength can vary significantly with swell direction and tide state. Facilities are unconfirmed, so arrive self-sufficient with all your gear, including surface marker buoy, given the shore entry and current.
The dive center is located at Km. 445, Ruta 5 Norte, Coquimbo.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
12-15°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
The site ranges from 10 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 20 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents, surge, and limited visibility.
Coquimbo Wall is a shore-entry dive site.
Hazards include cold water temperatures, moderate currents, surge, and potential boat traffic. Divers should maintain surface awareness at all times.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the conditions including moderate currents and cold water make it better suited for experienced divers.
Diving at Coquimbo Wall in Coquimbo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Coquimbo Wall in Coquimbo. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 15°C.
The best months to visit Coquimbo Wall in Coquimbo are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Coquimbo Wall in Coquimbo. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Coquimbo Wall in Coquimbo typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
